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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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